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The trip to daycare, from Fairway, Kansas, to Kansas City, Kansas, starts at around 5:30 a.m. for Emily Snyder and her 3-year-old son, Wesley.

Child Care Crisis Challenges Families, Economy

Lack of access to affordable child care doesn’t just hamper families, it also hurts the Kansas City economy. Some groups are trying to address the problem.

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A view of the downtown skyline from the property assembled by interests of the Merriman family in North Kansas City.

North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark

North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.

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Garment District Grooves Concert Series Starts Fifth Season

The Garment District Grooves Series has tuned up for another season, returning at a time its namesake park at Eighth and Broadway is receiving renewed attention. The lunchtime music series is presented the third Wednesday of each month through October by the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department, the Downtown Council, Downtown Neighborhood Association and…

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Dozens marched down Broadway for Kansas City's first trans pride march in June 2019.

Kansas City Considers Becoming a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’ in Defiance of Missouri Laws

The LGBTQ Commission has asked Kansas City to become a sanctuary city for the transgender community. Missouri is about to restrict gender-affirming care.

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Afterword Starts New Chapter with Cheffed Up

By Kevin Collison Mia Morrow of Cheffed Up grew up in the world of food with a strong entrepreneurial bent. So when Afterword Tavern & Shelves put out the word last year it was seeking an entrepreneurial chef to team with, she was ready and excited to respond. “We really gelled,” Morrow said. “It’s been…

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